R.H. Porter Funeral Homes Ltd., New Glasgow, NS, 1-902-752-4122
Isabelle Davis
1932 - 2012

Service Information
Service Date
Tuesday May 8, 2012
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Isabelle Anne Culverwell (Willden) Davis, age 80, of New Glasgow, NS,
formerly of Clementsport, NS and Dalhousie, NB passed away on Tuesday,
May 1 at home. Born in Halifax, NS she was a daughter of the late
Frank and Ella (Oland) Willden. Isabelle grew up in Halifax and the
Valley graduating from Sacred Heart Academy in Halifax. In her youth
she studied music and dance, particularly ballet. After high school
she worked in a bank and then at her mother’s Ladies wear shop.
She married Walter D. Davis in 1955. They raised a family of three in
Dalhousie, NB. She also gave private piano lessons, taught art at the
high school and enjoyed painting, gardening and many great family
times at the cottage in Charlo. She was lead trumpet in the Dalhousie
Town Band for many years and for a time also played trombone. She was
involved with choirs wherever she resided, often taking on the
director responsibilities. There were many fine sing-songs with
friends and family around the piano and with the accordion around
cottage campfires. She also pursued her music degree at the
University of Toronto when all of her children had graduated
university and were establishing families of their own. Surviving are
daughter, Anna (Randy) North, Kingston Ont.; two sons: David
(Rosemary), New Glasgow and Robert (Sally), Port Perry Ont.;
grandchildren: Ryan (Jenn) North; Victor (Sonja) North; Jennifer;
Jeffrey; Christine; Laura; Virginia (Euan) Petrie; Katherine;
brothers: Gordon (Connie) Willden; Vincent (Olly) Willden; brother-
in- law Laurie Davis; sisters…in-law: Gertie Willden and May
Smith; many nieces and nephews. Isabelle was predeceased by her
husband, Walter; sister Marion (Gus) Kirner; brothers: John and
Ernest. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors on
Sunday, May 6 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the R.H. Porter Funeral Home,
Almont Ave., New Glasgow. Funeral Service to take place at St John
the Baptist Roman Catholic Church on Monday, May 7 at 11 am with
Father Gary MacPherson officiating. Donations may be made in memory of
Isabelle to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Lung Association of
N.S. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.rhporter.ca
